I don't think it's fair to use hindsight to say we should have picked player X or player Y. Especially when these kids are still developing.
But I do think it's fair to ask why the Flames felt they had the luxury to gamble their first round pick on a high school kid that was (at best) a 4 year project. Given the state of our prospect pool and the team at the time that is.
It doesn't matter. He is in the system and the guys involved are gone. But it is fair discussion fodder. And last time I checked that is what the boards are here for.
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